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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.14, 297.06 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.14, 297.06 and 137.10 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.14 : 297.06 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.14/297.06 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.14x = 297.06 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.14x = 40,726.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,726.93/198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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